The Annual Gathering of the oldest Literary Society dedicated to Sherlock Holmes

The 162nd birthday of Sherlock Holmes will be celebrated in New York City from January 14-16, 2016. The Weekend is always fun, filled with formal and informal opportunities for Sherlockians new and old to gather for a common purpose. With the exception of the annual dinner of the Baker Street Irregulars, the events are open to all Sherlockians.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

9:30 a.m. The walk commences at the Algonquin Hotel (59 West 44th St. - map)1:30 p.m. Lunch at McSorley's (15 East 7th St. - map) following the Walk
Cost: The walk is free; lunch is pay-your-own
Please let Jim Cox know if you're planning to attend.

The BSI Distinguished Speaker Lecture

This year's Distinguished Speaker is Dr. Lisa Sanders of Yale University, technical adviser to the television series "House, M.D." The lecture will cost $11.00; seating is limited, and you should reserve early.

6:15 p.m. BSI Distinguished Speaker Lecture at the Midtown Executive Club - note the new location (40 West 45th St. - map)

6:30 p.m. The Gaslight Gala (dinner and entertainment) at the Manhattan Club (201 West 52th St. - map) - open to all Sherlockians and their friends Cost: $78.00 (checks payable to Will Walsh) should be sent to Carol Fish, Box 4, Circleville, NY 10919
Please include your e-mail address and primary Sherlockian society affiliation).

10:00 a.m. The Beacon Society's annual meeting and Eighth Annual Beacon Award in the Park Suite of the Roosevelt Hotel (45 East 45th. St. - map)

Cost: Free

The Baker Street Irregulars Annual Reception
Open to all Sherlockians and friends. Hors d'oeuvres and open bar.

1:00 p.m. Doors open at the New York Bar Association (42 West 44th St. - map) Cost: $79.00 in advance; $89.00 at the door
RSVP form is available in the Resources section at left.

Lost In New York With A Bunch of Sherlockians
Open to all Sherlockians and friends. Stranded in Manhattan on Saturday night with nothing to do, trying to stretch the BSI weekend to its fullest? Then join us in an evening of fun and frivolity in the name of the Master. We are planning to have more fun than a human ought to have including a quiz, toasts to every canonical thing under the elm and some that aren’t and prizes, prizes, prizes!

Cost:$42.00 per person Dinner, any two drinks per person, tax and tip included. For information see the event invitation, call 818-675-5581 or e-mail. To RSVP please send check payable to Jerry Kegley to arrive no later than January 6, 2012 to 18014 Sherman Way #275, Reseda, CA 91335.

11:30 a.m. Brunch at the Irish Rogue (356 West 44th St. - map)Cost: $20.00, including tax and tip. Payable by cash or check at the door. Open to all, but space is limited and reservations will be important; please contact Lyndsay Faye.

Arrangements have been made for a block of rooms at the Roosevelt Hotel (45 East 45th Street) at a special tax-free rate; the special rate is available only for reservations made through the Baker Street Irregulars by Nov. 19. Please note: this block of rooms has been SOLD OUT.

There are certainly other hotels that offer reasonable rates, but this does not include 14% in state and city taxes. Sites to consider as you're looking for optional hotel arrangements: